Fantasy Fox: 7 hitters to ride for Week 8
The following countdown details seven hitters some stars, some unsung who are solid candidates for sizable fantasy numbers during Week 8 (May 20-26):
3B Aramis Ramirez, Brewers
1. Ramirez has been slowed by injuries this season, but it hasn't had much effect on his seasonal batting average (.352), OBP (.407), slugging (.611) and OPS (1.018).
2. On Friday night (May 17)...
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Milwaukee's Aramis Ramirez hits the Cardinals as well as anyone
ST. LOUIS If there's a secret, Aramis Ramirez isn't sharing.
"I don't know," the Milwaukee Brewers' third baseman said after he went 3-for-5 against the Cardinals on Saturday.
"See the ball. Hit the ball. I guess," Ramirez offered with a shrug.
Easier said than done, in most cases. But not for Ramirez, who sees and hits balls thrown by Cardinals...
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Roenicke encouraged by Brewers response in loss
Though it was another loss - Milwaukee's 13th in its last 15 games - the Brewers were able to find positives in Friday's 7-6 setback in St. Louis.
After falling behind 6-0 after three innings, the Brewers crept back into the game on the strength of an Aramis Ramirez three-run home run in the fourth, only to watch St. Louis grab an unearned run back in the bottom of the inning...
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Brewers Friday: Ramirez expects lots of playing time
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in a month, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke had an easy decision as to who to put in the cleanup spot while filling out his lineup card.
Exactly four weeks after spraining his left knee, third baseman Aramis Ramirez is back in his usual spot in the batting order for Friday's game against St. Louis.
With Ramirez hitting cleanup, Rickie Weeks stays...
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Brewers Friday: Ramirez eager to get back in the swing
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in a month, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke had an easy decision as to who to put in the cleanup spot while filling out his lineup card.
Exactly four weeks after spraining his left knee, third baseman Aramis Ramirez is back in his usual spot in the batting order for Friday's game against St. Louis.
With Ramirez hitting cleanup, Rickie Weeks stays...
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Milwaukee Brewers Activate Third Baseban Aramis Ramirez
The Milwaukee Brewers have activated their star third baseman Aramis Ramirez from the 15-day disabled list. Being out most of the season with a knee issue, the parent club has opted to bypass a rehab assignment in lieu of bringing him back to the majors right away. Expect a 80% or so normal workload until his body adjusts to the rigors of the regular season.
The post Milwaukee...
Prince sent down to make way for Ramirez' return
MILWAUKEE -- Following Thursday night's 6-5 loss to St. Louis, the Milwaukee Brewers optioned outfielder Josh Prince to Triple-A Nashville to clear room for Aramis Ramirez's return from the disabled list Friday.
Prince, 25, was called up from Nashville when Ramirez went on the disabled list on April 6, but has found playing time hard to come by. Prince had just one hit...
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Brewers' Aramis Ramirez hopes to return Friday
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez is hoping to forego a minor league rehab assignment and rejoin the team Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.
Ramirez has been testing his injured left knee recently, and it's shown signs of improvement. The veteran is encouraged that rehab has been going as expected, and he's...
Brewers Tuesday: Ramirez could return soon
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez took the next step in his return from the disabled list by successfully running the bases at 75 to 80 percent prior to Tuesday's game against Pittsburgh.
On the disabled list since April 6 with a sprained left knee, Ramirez will run the bases again tomorrow and could return shortly thereafter if all goes according to plan.
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Aramis Ramirez doubtful to return when eligible
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez is unlikely to return when his DL stint expires, according to manager Ron Roenicke. Ramirez sprained his left knee on April 5th and went to the DL the next day, having injured the same knee just a month before in spring training.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reported that Roenicke was pessimistic about...
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